Old Maps of Goose Creek, South Carolina for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Goose Creek with 44 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
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These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Goose Creek has changed over the decades.


Goose Creek, SC maps

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  1. 1919 Map of Ladson
    1919 Map of Ladson
    1919 Ladson
    1919 Print · USGS
    The South Carolina lowcountry is captured here just after the Great War, showing a landscape of riverfront estates and rail-connected settlements. Researchers can trace the grounds of Magnolia Gardens or locate rural centers like Ladson and Otranto.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1919 Map of Summerville
    1919 Map of Summerville
    1919 Summerville
    1919 Print · USGS
    Summerville and the surrounding Lowcountry wetlands are captured here just after the Great War, during a period of established rail reliance and rural growth. Genealogists and researchers can trace local landmarks like St Johns Church, the Clemson Coast Express Station, and numerous early school sites including Barrow School.

  3. 1919 Map of Cordesville
    1919 Map of Cordesville
    1919 Cordesville
    1919 Print · USGS
    Berkeley County was a landscape of dense swamps and historic parish chapels just after the First World War. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous sites like Strawberry Chapel, Bethera Church, and the rural Pine Grove Flag Station.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1919 Map of Melgrove
    1919 Map of Melgrove
    1919 Melgrove
    1919 Print · USGS
    The South Carolina lowcountry emerges in detail during the post-WWI era as industry begins to touch the Cooper River. Genealogists can trace early neighborhood footprints in North Charleston or locate rural landmarks like St.Johns Church and Redbank Landing.
    3 unique versions available

  5. 1920 Map of Ravenels
    1920 Map of Ravenels
    1920 Ravenels
    1920 Print · USGS
    The Ashley River and its surrounding swamps were the heart of this Lowcountry landscape just after the First World War. Researchers can trace the footprints of Old Dorchester, the operations at Bula Mines, and the unique Tyler Tea Farm.
    3 unique versions available

  6. 1920 Map of Summerville
    1920 Map of Summerville
    1920 Summerville
    1920 Print · USGS
    The South Carolina Lowcountry at the close of the Great War reveals a landscape of deep cypress basins and burgeoning rail-side towns. Genealogists can locate numerous rural landmarks like Appii Church, Whitesville School, and the Clemson Coast Experiment Station.
    3 unique versions available

  7. 1940 Map of Melgrove
    1940 Map of Melgrove
    1940 Melgrove
    1940 Print · USGS
    The South Carolina lowcountry near Charleston appears here just before the mid-century industrial boom. Researchers can locate community anchors like St Johns Ch, the No 6 School, and the rail stop at Inness Sta along the SOUTHERN line.

  8. 1943 Map of Ladson
    1943 Map of Ladson
    1943 Ladson
    1943 Print · USGS
    Berkeley and Dorchester counties come into focus during the early war years, revealing a landscape of historic river estates and new military infrastructure. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites like Windsor Hill and Ararat, or locate local landmarks like Goose Creek Ch and Magnolia Gardens.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1944 Map of Ravenels
    1944 Map of Ravenels
    1944 Ravenels
    1944 Print · USGS
    Coastal South Carolina just before the war's end reveals a landscape of tidal rivers and deep-rooted settlements. Trace the footprints of the past at Old Dorchester, locate family homesteads near Poppenheim Crossing, or find long-vanished industry at the Bula Mines.

  10. 1944 Map of Summerville
    1944 Map of Summerville
    1944 Summerville
    1944 Print · USGS
    The South Carolina lowcountry near the end of World War II is documented here, showing the rural landscapes of Dorchester and Berkeley counties. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous local landmarks like Black Tom Sch, St Johns Ch, and Lincolnville.

  11. 1947 Map of Savannah
    1947 Map of Savannah
    1947 Savannah
    1947 Print · USGS
    Coastal Georgia and South Carolina are captured here in the mid-forties, showing the rail-and-river networks of the Lowcountry. Genealogists and researchers can trace old crossroads and river towns from Statesboro to Beaufort, alongside military sites like Camp Stewart and Parris Island.

  12. 1948 Map of James Island
    1948 Map of James Island
    1948 James Island
    1948 Print · USGS
    The South Carolina coast around the harbor city appeared in this postwar period as a network of naval defenses and established sea island communities. Trace the roads and waterways connecting Charleston to Fort Sumter, Mt Pleasant, and the Isle of Palms.
    2 unique versions available

  13. 1948 Map of Savannah
    1948 Map of Savannah
    1948 Savannah
    1948 Print · USGS
    The Georgia and South Carolina Lowcountry comes alive in this post-war survey of the coast and its river-fed hinterlands. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines like the Central of Georgia RR and find established settlements such as Isle of Hope and Sylvania.

  14. 1949 Map of Georgetown, 1953 Print
    1949 Map of Georgetown, 1953 Print
    1949 Georgetown
    1953 Print · USGS
    The South Carolina coast and North Carolina borderlands appear here in the mid-century, prior to the major modern development of the Grand Strand. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail networks of the Seaboard Air Line Railroad and locate coastal landmarks from Fort Caswell to McClellanville.

  15. 1950 Map of Kittredge
    1950 Map of Kittredge
    1950 Kittredge
    1950 Print · USGS
    The Cooper River waterfront in the mid-century remains a landscape of historic landings and rural settlements before modern development. Researchers can trace family sites at the Promised Land Ch, the historic Strawberry Chapel, and the vast U S Army Ordnance Depot.
    4 unique versions available

  16. 1954 Map of Augusta
    1954 Map of Augusta
    1954 Augusta
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Savannah River valley and South Carolina Midlands are captured here during a period of post-war growth. Researchers can trace the rail-and-river economy through the Southern RR corridor and locate historic settlements like Aiken, Orangeburg, and Sumter.

  17. 1957 Map of Mount Holly, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Mount Holly, 1959 Print
    1957 Mount Holly
    1959 Print · USGS
    Berkeley County was characterized by dense swamplands and rural railroad hamlets in the mid-1950s. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous local landmarks, including Varner Sch, Driggerstown, and the Groomsville Cem.
    4 unique versions available

  18. 1957 Map of Augusta, 1966 Print
    1957 Map of Augusta, 1966 Print
    1957 Augusta
    1966 Print · USGS
    The Savannah River and Santee basins are captured here during a period of massive military and industrial expansion in the late fifties. Genealogists can trace family footprints across Four Hole Swamp or near the Savannah River Plant.
    3 unique versions available

  19. 1957 Map of Savannah, 1967 Print
    1957 Map of Savannah, 1967 Print
    1957 Savannah
    1967 Print · USGS
    The Lowcountry and Georgia coastal plain are shown here in the late fifties, prior to modern expansion. Researchers can trace the rail-and-river economy through the Central of Georgia lines and the Ogeechee River wetlands.
    4 unique versions available

  20. 1958 Map of Augusta
    1958 Map of Augusta
    1958 Augusta
    1958 Print · USGS
    The borderlands between Georgia and South Carolina come alive in the 1950s, showing the early footprint of the Savannah River Plant. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-dependent towns and rural landmarks from Orangeburg to the Fort Jackson Military Reservation.

  21. 1958 Map of North Charleston, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of North Charleston, 1959 Print
    1958 North Charleston
    1959 Print · USGS
    North Charleston in the late fifties shows a booming industrial and military hub defined by its riverfront access. Researchers can trace the mid-century development of Park Circle, the massive Port Terminal, and community cornerstones like the Orphanage and Oak Terrace Sch.
    4 unique versions available

  22. 1958 Map of Summerville, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Summerville, 1959 Print
    1958 Summerville
    1959 Print · USGS
    Summerville and its surrounding Lowcountry reaches appear here in the late fifties as a network of rail-side settlements and vast wetlands. Trace local history through landmarks like Jedburg, the Alston Schools, and the winding Cypress Swamp.
    4 unique versions available

  23. 1958 Map of Ladson, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Ladson, 1959 Print
    1958 Ladson
    1959 Print · USGS
    Coastal South Carolina is captured here in a moment of rapid military and industrial growth during the late fifties. You can trace the expansion of North Charleston and the Charleston Air Force Base alongside historic riverfront landmarks like Magnolia Gardens.
    4 unique versions available

  24. 1960 Map of Savannah
    1960 Map of Savannah
    1960 Savannah
    1960 Print · USGS
    Coastal Georgia and the South Carolina Lowcountry are captured in the late fifties, showcasing the intricate web of islands and tidal rivers before modern expansion. Researchers can trace the rail lines of the Atlantic Coast Line or locate sites like Parris Island, Beaufort, and the Tybee Lighthouse.

  25. 1961 Map of Augusta
    1961 Map of Augusta
    1961 Augusta
    1961 Print · USGS
    The South Carolina lowcountry and CSRA appear here in the early sixties, during a period of massive military and industrial growth. Researchers can trace the development of the Savannah River Plant or locate legacy landmarks like Nelson Ferry and Magnolia Cemetery.
    2 unique versions available

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